Re: A few questions on a touchy subject...What is the SOUL
Jan 29, 1999 10:34 PM
by Martin Leiderman
Dallas TenBroeck" wrote:
> The SOUL in man is equated with the Greek definition of NOUS -
> the thinking principle.
>
> Since thinking involves the whole of man's perceptions, no aspect
> of life, memory or anticipation is devoid of this faculty IN
> ACTION. It is the power to perceive, It is the Self-identifying
> feeling of Ego-ship.
> Descartes said is succinctly: "I think, therefore I am."
>
> Does this help ?
>
>
Dallas,
would you elaborate between Budhi and Manas. I view Manas 'responsible'
of thinking and Budhi of intuition; now, is perception a result of one of
them?
Also being Budhi the vehicle of Atma, how do I experience it it in my
daily life?
Hope to hear from you. Quotes are welcome.
Martin Leiderman
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